ANTH 0630 - FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Forensic anthropology is a specialized subfield of biological anthropology that applies anthropological method and theory to recover and identify humans within a medicolegal context. In this class we begin with the bare bones of forensic anthropology to acquire a foundational knowledge of human osteology and analytical methods required to develop an osteobiographical profile. We will examine unique identification markers, trauma patterns and common pathological conditions visible on skeletal remains that aid in an individual's identification. Current methods of recovery, excavation, processing and unique specializations will be introduced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: DSAS Natural Science General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Science NonSeq.GE. Req.

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